Health / Fitness and Nutrition Thread

[climbingmonkey24]

Thank you, I will look into that, and duck fat as well. I have never thought about that one. I use a bit of lard for cooking sometimes, but mostly cook with olive oil.

Have you ever tried coconut oil?

 

[Reach]

Have you ever tried coconut oil?

I have not, largely because the saturated fat content is so high if I remember correctly.

 

[climbingmonkey24]

I have not, largely because the saturated fat content is so high if I remember correctly.

Supposedly it has some health benefits and can be used for cooking. I used to use it on my face for skin health.

 

[climbingmonkey24]

I hear you,

The argument around saturated fat could be debated that it isn’t actually as bad as they make it out to be.

 

[treebing]

hydrogenated vegetable oils like crisco and fake butter have some issues. coconut oil is good but has a pretty strong flavor that can overpower. i use it on my skin sometimes and i associate the flavor a little with skin care products

 

[climbingmonkey24]

Another thing that is supposed to be good is Raw Apple Cider Vinegar “with the mother.”

You don’t drink it raw though. Mix it with water according to instructions.


Also raw honey

 

[rico]

beat me to it rico. Ghee is awsome, it also can take higher heat so it is good for frying. I bought a tub of Duck fat too which is really tasty and is a good butter alternative for toast or whatever. hydrogenated vegetable oils have been proven to be toxic. they are much cheaper than butter though which explains their use. butter is pricey

Root veggies (beets, carrots, tators, parsnips) tossed in a little duck fat and roasted in the oven for an hour or so. . amazing.

 

[rico]

Thank you, I will look into that, and duck fat as well. I have never thought about that one. I use a bit of lard for cooking sometimes, but mostly cook with olive oil.

Olive oil is awesome but does have a fairly low burn temp when used for coooking. avocado oil and ghee handle heat much better.

 

[treebing]

Beets are sooo yummy. along with some shitakes picked from oak logs from a tree job.


tofu is also really good cooked in duckfat.

 

[southsoundtree]

I can’t understand why anyone would do that willingly! I largely use fake butter because I’m terribly lactose intolerant, but there are times I just have to use the real stuff and put up with the aftereffects. Real food of any sort is far superior to its fake counterpart.

Do lactase pills work?

My gf started drinking Lactaid, successfully. Hasn't tried more.

 

[Reach]

Do lactase pills work?

My gf started drinking Lactaid, successfully. Hasn't tried more.

I have not tried the lactase pills, but I did try Lactaid milk and it did not work. That made me a little hesitant to try the pills.

 

[JD3000]

I have not, largely because the saturated fat content is so high if I remember correctly.

Coconut oil is a good source of MCTs, medium chain triglycerides. These are easily and quickly utilized by the body as an energy source

 

[climbingmonkey24]

I have not tried the lactase pills, but I did try Lactaid milk and it did not work. That made me a little hesitant to try the pills.

Have you heard of almond milk? Substitute to real milk.

Health Benefits of Almond Milk

Know what are the health benefits of almond milk, including how its nutrients support lactose intolerance and enhance cognitive health.

www.webmd.com

 

[Reach]

Have you heard of almond milk? Substitute to real milk.

Health Benefits of Almond Milk

Know what are the health benefits of almond milk, including how its nutrients support lactose intolerance and enhance cognitive health.

www.webmd.com

I have, and I do use it sometimes, but it’s not the same. It works though when I need a milk substitute.

 

[SeanRuel]

If any of you folks make it to Portland, ME, there's a really good restaurant called DUCKFAT. Their fryer is full of a duck fat blend and their fries are fantastic

 

[Reach]

If any of you folks make it to Portland, ME, there's a really good restaurant called DUCKFAT. Their fryer is full of a duck fat blend and their fries are fantastic

That does sound good. Unfortunately the only times I get to Maine is trucking, and not many restaurants can handle a 53’ trailer very well.

 

[Boomslang]

If any of you folks make it to Portland, ME, there's a really good restaurant called DUCKFAT. Their fryer is full of a duck fat blend and their fries are fantastic

Roadtrip time!

 

[Reach]

If any of you folks make it to Portland, ME, there's a really good restaurant called DUCKFAT. Their fryer is full of a duck fat blend and their fries are fantastic

I just told one of my employees to check the place out, he is heading up through Portland tomorrow to go fishing for a week out towards New Portland somewhere.

 

[Dan Cobb]

We have a local place that makes the best bacon wrapped deep fried butter.
It's excellent smothered in sausage gravy. Pairs well with a Yoo-Hoo.

(No, I'm not serious, so stop salivating. )

 

[climbingmonkey24]